Astro Pittman | The Seattle Collegian In order to change the lack of diversity in STEM, collaborative efforts and programs at Central offer tools and support for navigating an often hostile environment for People of Color, LGBTQ+ and women majoring in math and science. Whether your major is in Computer Science or Environmental Chemistry, there are options for you to guide…
Astro Pittman | The Seattle Collegian On June 17th, Donald Trump ordered ICE raids in 15 major cities across the U.S. to take place the following Sunday. This is the most recent effort among many to incarcerate families seeking asylum along the U.S.-Mexico border following the separation of migrant children from their parents, the youngest being as young as 4 months…
Astro Pittman | The Seattle Collegian Juneteenth, also known as Juneteenth Independence Day, or Freedom Day, gets its name from its date – June 19. Commemorating the official freedom of all slaves in the United States (specifically in the former Confederate States of America,) this American holiday celebrates the June 19, 1865 announcement of the abolition of slavery in the state…
Astro Pittman | The Seattle Collegian Seattle Public Schools operates 18 High Schools all over the city, ranging all the way from Chief Sealth in Southern West Seattle to Nathan Hale in Northern Seattle. With over 25,000 public high school students, 18 schools should be sufficient enough to educate these young minds and provide them with the opportunity to obtain a…
Tiffany-Ashton Gatsby | The Seattle Collegian On April 19th, 2019, Senate Bill 5001 passed the Washington State Legislation and is headed to Governor Jay Inslee’s desk. If the bill is signed as expected, it will make Washington State the first state in the nation to offer an alternative to traditional burial or cremation; Recomposition. This practice, pioneered by Katrina Spade and…
Astro Pittman | The Seattle Collegian “He was like a safe haven to me, I’d always play his music when I’m going through things and need some motivation to get thru ’em. He really motivated me and not just in school, life in general. Hearing about his death just makes me wonder like why did it have to be him, the…
Tiffany-Ashton Gatsby | The Seattle Collegian Students have been questioning the recent course cancellations for the current spring quarter. Towards the end of March, several classes were cut for the upcoming quarter and the administration had not provided any information to students regarding what’s behind these closures. Faculty members are up in arms regarding the type of courses targeted for cancellation….
Astro Pittman | The Seattle Collegian This coming Thursday, March 14th marks the start of Emerald City Comic Con. ECCC is a three day gathering at the Washington State Convention Center that by their own description “delivers the best that the comics and pop culture industry has to offer directly from the creators”. The con features booths highlighting a diverse range…
Astro Pittman | The Seattle Collegian Stephanie Dyke’s Workshop Highlighting the Experience of Gender Variant Professionals: Seattle Colleges and Beyond On Wednesday, February 27th, the Seattle Central Office for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion hosted a transgender resource workshop for students and employees of Seattle Colleges. In room BE 3212, Stephanie Dykes, Ph.D, created a dialogue focusing on transgender topics in the…
Tiffany-Ashton Gatsby | The Seattle Collegian Attending college can be stressful and challenging for most students. If you’re a student with disabilities, you face additional challenges unique to your abilities. College campuses nationwide strive to meet American’s With Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements, which include things like elevators and ramps. But not all colleges are meeting the standards required for disabled students…